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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.44, 2,045.12 and 680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.44, 2,045.12 and 680 is: 1,018.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.44 : 2,045.12 = 680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.44/2,045.12 = 680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.44x = 2,045.12 × 680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.44x = 1,390,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,681.60/1,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.49

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